This season will perhaps be one Tom Parkes is reluctant to tell the grandchildren about in years to come

The former Bristol Rovers defender, fresh of winning promotion to League One with the Pirates last season, swapped the Memorial Ground for Leyton Orient after rejecting a new deal last summer.

And, as well as being transfer-listed in January, and banned from driving for 21 months last year, is now set to work under his fifth manager of the season at Orient, where he has made 41 showings this campaign.

Danny Webb – appointed in January – has just quit after 12 games in charge.

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The much-travelled former defender follows the likes of Andy Hessenthaler, Alberto Cavasin and Andy Edwards who have all departed this season under the ownership of Italian owner Francesco Becchetti.

Omer Riza will take charge for the remainder of the season, the club has revealed. He is the 11 person to manage Orient since Becchetti brought the club in July 2014.

Tom Parkes.

But back to Parkes, who made over 150 appearances in four years and won two promotions with the Pirates.

He fell out of favour last season which prompted his move to Brisbane Road and what an eventful year or so it’s been for the former Leicester City player.

As well as the transfer-listing and driving ban, Parkes was stretchered off the field when Orient played Notts County in February, although the injury didn't turn out to be a serious one. He was back playing a week later.

On leaving Rovers and signing a two-year deal with Orient - something fans found quite surprising - he described his time as “unbelievable” with a post on social media.

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He wrote: "Just like to thank everyone involved at Bristol Rovers for your support over the past couple of years. Also like to thank the fans there for the support too. Last two seasons have been unbelievable and I'll never forget them. Wishing you all the best in the future!!"